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      Report: Chargers asking for a second and a third for Vincent Jackson — is that too much?

      September 2, 2010 /
      SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 17: Wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the San Diego Chargers runs after a catch against the New York Jets during AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Qualcomm Stadium on January 17, 2010 in San Diego, California. A flag on the play negated the catch. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

      Buried in his recent Yahoo! Sports column about the Vikings’ prospects of trading for V-Jax, Michael Silver writes…

      I’m told Smith has been asking for a second-round pick in 2011 and a third-round pick in 2012.

      All right, so who knows whether or not the guy who’s telling Silver about the Chargers’ trade demands even knows his ass from his elbow, it’s still an interesting question — just what is Vincent Jackson worth in terms of draft picks?

      To me, for a playoff-caliber team with few other holes to fill but one at wide receiver, Jackson is definitely worth it.

      Sure, second and third round picks are great, and teams often find starters and sometimes even stars in those rounds, but Jackson is a known quantity. Draft picks aren’t. Jackson caught 68 passes for 1,167 yards and nine touchdowns last season. Lest anyone think he’s just a one-year wonder, he caught 59 passes for 1,098 yards and seven scores in 2008.

      Moreover, he’s a complete player. At 6’5″, he has prototypical size and is an exceptional blocker in the running game — “maybe the best in the league,” according to our NFL guru, Anthony Stalter.

      Last season, there were ten wideouts to average more than 15.0 yards per catch and rack up more than 1,000 receiving yards — DeSean Jackson, Greg Jennings, Miles Austin, Santonio Holmes, Sidney Rice, Andre Johnson, Randy Moss, Marques Colston, Donald Driver and V-Jax — and the (former?) Charger had the fourth-highest receiving percentage (catches/targets) of the bunch, so he has good hands too.

      There is the matter of his two DUIs, but I suspect that his camp would be agreeable to putting some sort of stipulation in his contract that would reduce the guarantee if he got pulled over a third time. That should be enough incentive to convince him to HIRE A FREAKING PERSONAL DRIVER. His rumored asking price (reportedly dismissed by his agent) is $50 million over five years with $30 million guaranteed. Brandon Marshall signed a four-year deal worth $48 million with $12.5 million guaranteed, and he’s batshit crazy.

      Jackson is an elite receiver in his prime and he’s arguably the best run-blocking WR in the league. Would you rather have Jackson or a second and a third?

      To me, the answer is simple: Give me Jackson.

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      Is Vincent Jackson’s career with the Chargers over?

      August 30, 2010 /
      SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 3: Wide Receiver Vincent Jackson of the San Diego Chargers watches from the sidelines during the Washington Redskins v San Diego Chargers NFL Game on January 3, 2010 at Quolcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers won 23-20. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

      Kevin Acce of the San Diego Union-Tribune hints that receiver Vincent Jackson may not play another down for the Chargers.

      If Jackson is not signed by 3 p.m. Saturday, his Roster Exempt status means he will be out for six games. That won’t preclude a trade, because the trading deadline is the Tuesday after the sixth game. But his limited availability for 2010 will take down the compensation both Jackson and the Chargers could expect.

      People close to Jackson have long indicated, despite rhetoric he was only interested in a multi-year deal — that he would play for a one-season contract that paid him in line with the top 10 receivers in the NFL. Maybe he’ll take that deal from another team, though that would likely bring down even further the price the Chargers could fetch in trade, because Jackson’s new team wouldn’t be assured of having him more than this season.

      And, as we all know, Smith will not be compelled to make a trade he doesn’t feel is best for the Chargers.

      Although not surprising with Smith in charge, it’s rather amazing how this situation continues to unravel. Last year, Jackson was arguably the most productive receiver in the NFL in terms of his pass catching, deep threat and run-blocking abilities. Now it appears that he may not play at all in 2010.

      There’s still time for the two sides to come together on an agreement, but Jackson’s camp and Smith both appear to have dug their heels in long ago. If Jackson is going to play for the Bolts this season, one of the two sides will have to cave.

      And that doesn’t appear to be likely.

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      Defensive line could be a major sore sport for the Chargers in 2010

      August 25, 2010 /
      SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 19: Linebacker Shawn Merriman #56, Jyles Tucker #94, and Luis Castillo #93 of the San Diego Chargers leads the team in a cheer before the start of the game against the Denver Broncos during Monday Night Football on October 19, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

      Merry training camp season, everyone. It’s been a long offseason, but football is finally gearing up again and to celebrate I’m rolling out a new series on TSR entitled “2010 NFL Question Marks,” where I discuss one or two of the biggest concerns that teams have heading into the new season. Granted, some teams have more issues than others, but I’ll primarily be focusing on the biggest problem areas. Today I’ll be discussing the issues the Chargers could have up front on defense.

      Thanks to GM A.J. Smith’s ongoing battle with the disgruntled Vincent Jackson, one could argue that receiver will be the Chargers’ biggest weakness heading into the new season. But even without Jackson, quarterback Philip Rivers will have plenty of targets to throw to in tight end Antonio Gates, wideout Malcom Floyd and up-and-comer Legedu Naanee.

      With that in mind, the Bolts’ biggest issue still lies on the defensive side of the ball.

      In 2009, the Chargers ranked 20th in the league against the run, allowing 117.6 yards per game. After Smith failed to address the defensive line this offseason, run defense could once again be the team’s Achilles heel.

      Luis Castillo is still considered the team’s best defensive lineman, but he finished last year with career-lows in sacks (one) and tackles (25). He also underwent offseason shoulder surgery and has missed 15 starts over the past four seasons.

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      Vincent Jackson to the Seahawks – pipedream or reality?

      August 21, 2010 /
      SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 17: Wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the San Diego Chargers stands on the field during AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the New York Jets at Qualcomm Stadium on January 17, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

      Multiple sources claim that the Chargers have granted the Seahawks permission to discuss a contract with unsigned wide receiver Vincent Jackson, who is currently holding out because San Diego won’t give him a long-term deal.

      But will a trade between these two teams ever get off the ground?

      According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Tribune, Jackson is seeking $30 million guaranteed on a five-year, $50 million contact. Will the Hawks be willing to fork over that kind of money and the compensation it’ll take to acquire him from San Diego? There’s no doubt that they could use an upgrade at receiver and Jackson gives them the deep threat that they covet, but that’s a steep price to pay.

      The Broncos were able to acquire two second round picks from the Dolphins for Brandon Marshall, so that’ll likely be a starting point for the Chargers and Seahawks when discussing Jackson’s worth. Granted, Jackson has to serve a three-game suspension at the start of the season and has yet to report to camp this summer, but he proved how productive he could be last year so two second rounders isn’t unreasonable. He’s also in the prime of his career and there’s little doubt that he has the ability to live up to what Seattle would have to part with in order to acquire him.

      But will a deal get done or will GM A.J. Smith continue to play hardball with V-Jax until the receiver finally gives in and plays on a one-year tender? It appears as though Jackson is willing to holdout well into the regular season, but these situations usually have a way of working themselves out in the end.

      Stay tuned.

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      Chargers not actively shopping V-Jax now?

      July 5, 2010 /

      SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 17: Wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the San Diego Chargers runs with the ball after a catch against the New York Jets during AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Qualcomm Stadium on January 17, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

      Despite a report by the San Diego Union-Tribune last week that stated the Chargers had put Vincent Jackson on the trade block, ESPN’s Adam Schefter is now stating that the team is not shopping the restricted free agent. Schefter even goes as far as to say that any trade is a “real longshot” at this point.

      There’s no reason to doubt Schefter, but maybe GM A.J. Smith is trying to throw the media off while he continues to discuss Jackson with other teams. Or maybe the Chargers are serious and Jackson really isn’t going anywhere.

      If it’s the latter, then V-Jax isn’t going to be too happy. The Chargers have already replaced his one-year tender of $3.268 million with a new, hard-stance figure of $583,000. He’s looking for a long-term deal, but Smith doesn’t want to invest big money in a player with two DUIs on his off-field resume and an upcoming three-game suspension. That’s not to suggest that Jackson is the Bolts’ version of Pacman Jones or even Brandon Marshall, but it’s hard to blame Smith for wanting V-Jax to stay out of trouble and produce on the field this year before giving him a multi-year deal heading into 2011.

      Let’s not forget that the CBA situation is still in flux and that it’s restricting what teams can do in terms of giving players new deals. Look no farther then Indianapolis with Peyton Manning and Tennessee with Chris Johnson for more examples of teams wanting to wait until a new CBA deal is struck before handing out long-term contracts.

      In the end, Jackson may have to bite the bullet and play on his tender (the first one for $3.268 million, which the Chargers could adjust back to once he agrees to play) this year before seeking a long-term deal after the season. I know he’d rather set his face on fire than do that, but what are his options if the Chargers don’t intend on trading him? Holdout for most of the season? How would that look to other teams and why would they want to invest big money in a player that basically says that his contract is more important than playing? (I know it’s more complicated then that, but that’s how some teams would view the situation.)

      Jackson’s hands looked like they’re tied.

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